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Nationwide 'sprinkles stardust' on housing market as it slashes mortgage rates
Nationwide has announced another wave of interest rate cuts across its line of business products. The building society will be reducing its fixed-rate deals by up to 0.26 percentage points. The new rates will be effective from tomorrow and
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How can Swindon sharpen up their struggling attack?
Swindon Town have looked especially blunt during their opening two League Two matches, so what needs to be done to improve their attacking play? Paul Glatzel and Aaron Drinan are both yet to register a shot in the league during the opening two
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Heroin and crack dealer once set on fire in his own home jailed
A teen crack dealer caused "misery" in Swindon, said the judge who jailed him. Kydon Davis, of Wheatcroft Way, Swindon, was both selling and buying large amounts of crack cocaine and heroin at 19, having previously been attacked with machetes and
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Nationwide 'sprinkles stardust' on housing market as it slashes mortgage rates
Nationwide has announced another wave of interest rate cuts across its line of business products. The building society will be reducing its fixed-rate deals by up to 0.26 percentage points. The new rates will be effective from tomorrow and
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New walking trail taking in historic part of Swindon is launched
Swindonians who want to get most of their 10,000 daily steps in and learn a lot about their town’s unique industrial heritage in the process now have the ideal solution. Swindon Borough Council, along with Historic England and other partners has
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Drug-driving dad having 'silly moment' ran from police in Swindon
A drug-driving gas engineer from Swindon who failed to stop for police has been banned from the roads. Sean Garry, 35, of Nythe Road, appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court on August 20 and pleaded guilty to all offences. He first attracted
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Swindon paedophile found guilty of raping child and other sex crimes
A Swindon child rapist been found guilty of 13 sexual offences. Alexander Franczyk, 58, of Pritchard Close, Kingsdown committed multiple rapes and other sex crimes over nearly seven years between July 2016 and May 2023. He was found guilty
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Rare King Charles 50p coin sells for £153 on eBay - how to tell if you have one
A King Charles III 50 pence coin has sold on eBay for more than £153. The first coins with King Charles' official portrait on began entering circulation in the UK back in December 2022. Late last year the Royal Mint unveiled eight new coin
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Multi-vehicle crash outside Designer Outlet sparks 999 response
Three people were seen 'running from the scene' of a multi-vehicle crash outside the Swindon Designer Outlet. At least three cars were involved, as well as a heavy goods vehicle, with video footage showing all suffered significant damage.
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Here are 5 of the best burger places in Swindon according to Google Reviews
It is almost National Burger Day, so, you have the perfect excuse. Choosing where to eat isn’t always easy though, especially when it comes to a burger. Takeaways such as McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and even - proximity to payday permitting
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Colour blind charity 'very disappointed' after Swindon-Walsall kit struggles
A colour blindness charity has said that they are “very disappointed” after a kit clash caused Swindon Town’s game with Walsall to become very difficult to see. During Town’s first game of the season at the Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon wore
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Two charged with Swindon corner shop armed robbery
Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery at a Swindon newsagent. At around 7.55pm on Sunday, July 28, two men said to be wearing balaclavas threatened an employee with a weapon in Delta News on Welton Road,
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Never had it so bad - what is Swindon Town's lowest ebb?
In 1957, Harold MacMillan said, “You have never had it so good.” Last season, far too many people were claiming Swindon Town FC had never had it so bad. While I do not feel qualified to comment on the first statement, I can confidently say the
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Location revealed for planned new speedway arena in Swindon
The plans and location for a Swindon Motorsports arena to be built as the new home of speedway have finally been revealed. Swindon Motorsports Ltd, which is a joint partnership between Swindon Speedway Ltd and Abbey Stadium owners Gaming International
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Swindon Harriers win on Southern Athletics League final day
Swindon Harriers finished the Southern Athletics League season on a high with victory in the final fixture to round off a strong season. Following on from third-, fourth-, and second-place finishes in the previous rounds of fixtures in the Southern
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'Dangerous' weather conditions to hit parts of UK this week with wind and rain
The Met Office has warned that areas of the UK will be hit with heavy rain and strong winds with gusts of up to 60mph that are set to bring “dangerous conditions” and travel disruption in the coming days. The weather forecaster has issued a yellow
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Asda 'holds customer hostage' after charging her '£400' for just 2 single limes
Asda has caused uproar after seemingly charging an unknowing customer '394.50 for TWO LIMES'. A user on X, formerly known as Twitter, took to the social media site to share screenshots of her sister's online order. The post, which called the
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The Swindon Advertiser is now on WhatsApp, meaning you can get all the latest breaking news in Swindon and the surrounding area straight to your phone. You can get the latest breaking news straight to your phone if you just click the follow button
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Driver 'flees scene of crash' near the M4 in Wiltshire
A driver allegedly fled the scene of a crash near the M4 at Swindon. Police were called to the scene of a collision in Liddington in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, August 18. The driver of the vehicle involved is believed to have
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Walsall hammering 'won't change' Town's transfer approach
Mark Kennedy said that Swindon Town’s crushing 4-0 defeat to Walsall will not change their work in the transfer market. The transfer window slams shut next Friday ahead of Swindon’s home clash with Notts County and Town are still in the market
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DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check
Almost a million low-income pensioners eligible have been urged to make an urgent Winter Fuel payment check. Labours' decision to scrap the universal winter fuel payments - worth up to £300 - has proven extremely controversial, with commentators
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Police issue CCTV image after £1,300 computer stolen from Currys
Police are investigating after an expensive computer was stolen from Currys in Swindon. An unknown man entered the electrical goods retailer in Greenbridge Retail Park on July 11 and selected a PC unit worth around £1300. The man then walked
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Engineering team sweeps up at industry awards
A team of engineers have won three awards in recognition of their "dedication and hard work". The team from Stagecoach West, which operates buses across Swindon, triumphed at the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) Skills Challenge Awards
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Why the new signs in Swindon's Railway Village are so high up
New signs that have gone up in the historic Railway Village and GWR Works areas of Swindon have raised some eyebrows. Some feel the new explanatory signs for the historic area - now badged as The Works - are too high. Blogger and heritage fan
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Aldi set to hire almost 100 new staff in Swindon
One of the UK's leading supermarkets is set to hire almost 100 staff in Swindon as part of its latest recruitment push. Aldi has announced that it hopes to hire 80 new workers for its Swindon distribution centre between now and the end of the year
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Swindon employee inspires Biffa's charity sponsorship
Waste firm Biffa is helping to pay for parents to stay close to their children in hospital after a Swindon employee told bosses of the support his daughter received when her baby was seriously ill. Retired worker, John Sheppard, whose granddaughter
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Gardener drink driving on provisional licence issued hefty fine after crash
A man from Malmesbury who has been driving without a valid licence for years has been given a hefty fine after crashing into his neighbour’s car while drink driving. Robin Outlaw, 59, of North End Gardens, Sherston, pleaded guilty to drink driving
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New 24-hour gym set to ‘open soon’ near Swindon
A new gym offering 24-hour use and affordable memberships is set to 'open soon' in Wiltshire. The 5500-square-foot gym, named DOMS Fitness, will be opened by two Royal Wootton Bassett residents, Simon and Dom, who share a passion for fitness.
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Wiltshire Police supporting national effort to ease demand on prisons
Wiltshire Police is supporting a national operation to help ease the pressure on prison places. High numbers of arrests, remands and convictions resulting from countrywide violent disorder in the last three weeks have increased the strain on prison
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Pizza chain closes unexpectedly leaving customers hungry
Customers expecting a pizza delivery were left hungry after discovering the takeaway they had ordered from had unexpectedly closed. Papa Johns in Royal Wootton Bassett shut its doors on Friday evening but people were still able to order online
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Indian restaurant rated 1 for food hygiene 'will soon be back to normal’
An Indian restaurant in Shrivenham has been given a one-star food hygiene rating. The owner of Gulshan Brasserie says it will soon be “back to normal”, having previously been rated two. The Bangladeshi-Indian restaurant says it has “developed
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Leader of Swindon family construction company dies aged 91
The leader of a major construction company operating across the South West has died, aged 91. Alan Beard was born on November 3, 1932, and joined his father and grandfather's construction company Beard when he was just 17 years old. He then
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Cafe forced to leave former home saved as new venue found
A popular charity-run cafe that was forced to leave its former home has been saved with a new location confirmed. For years, the Olive Tree Café which could be found inside Manor Garden Centre in Cheney Manor Industrial Estate had been providing
